Job Description
Summary
Early Steps Bilingual Preschool
is seeking bilingual- Spanish/English teachers or teacher assistants.
Would you like to join a great Bilingual Pre School Team in a brand new school,?
Finally a job opportunity to truly teach and enjoy multicultural families in one of the best areas of Washington DC/ NoVA! We are located in Georgetown, Arlington, Springfield, Vienna and now Alexandria! Our brand new school! Most of our centers are just blocks away, from the metro link systems and easy commuting. We have a proud reputation and are searching for the best.
If you have your degree, associates in early education or CDA and you are bilingual (Spanish/English) please reply with your resume. For immediate consideration as an assistant teacher and you have the following requisites: 420 hours volunteer or CDA, First Aid/CPR certified, Minimum of 90 hours in Education and 9 hours in Communication additional, please send in your resume.
Duties
* Demonstrate knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
*Superior classroom management skills
* Ability to solve problems and practice positive behavior guidance
* Ability to produce weekly lesson plans
* Ability to provide active supervision at all times
* Must be a self-disciplined and a dependable team player
* Ability to follow school policies and procedures
* Various other responsibilities that vary by classroom/age groups
* Must be able to physically lift up to 50 pounds, on a daily basis and at any given time during the workday to carry and care for the children if necessary.
*Must be able to pass a criminal background check, a Child Protective Services background check, a TB test, Drug Screening and be willing to obtain CPR, First Aid, and MAT Certifications within 30 days of employment.
*Teachers must be able to adapt to the companies needs.
* Working hours for LEAD are from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
Requirements
Requirements:
BA in Early Childhood Education preferred or similar graduate studies
Min. CDA with further college studies
*Fluent in Spanish and basic conversational English *Prior classroom experience (At least one year of teaching experience)
*Must be able to pass background checks, FBI finger printing, a physical, TB examination and drug screening
Nice To Haves
CPR, First Aid,
MAT Certifications
Current Daily Health Certificate Training
Food Handler Certificate
Benefits
6 days PTO
3 weeks vacation (pre-set summer and winter calendar breaks)
Federal Holidays
Health insurance
Pre-paid online service trainings - mandatory 30 hours per year